Day 1: Depart from the USA
Flight
Depart from the USA on an overnight flight to London.
Overnight
In flight.
Itinerary
Day 2: Arrival in London
Morning
Arrive in London and make your own way to the accommodations. Meet your TLAC group leader for check in. Transit passes will be distributed.
Remainder of the day
Free day to rest after arrival.
Overnight
London.
Day 3: London: Walking Tour
Morning
Guided Walking tour of the city. Discover London on foot with expertly guided walks that reveal both iconic sights and stories most visitors never hear. Explore characterful neighborhoods, from ancient alleyways to vibrant modern quarters, with engaging guides who bring the city’s past and present vividly to life.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Free time.
Evening
Welcome dinner at Rules to discover the traditional British dishes.
Day 4: London: Bloomberg L.P. European Headquarters and London School of Economics
Morning
Guided visit to the Bloomberg L.P. European Headquarters in the City of London. Bloomberg L.P. is an American privately held financial, software, data, and media company that provides financial software tools and enterprise applications such as analytics and an equity trading platform, data services, and news to financial companies and organizations.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Visit to the London School of Economics Department of International Relations for a lecture regarding European trade blocks, global diplomatic relations, and international corporate governance.
Overnight
London.
Day 5: London to Birmingham
Morning
Check out from the previous accommodation.
Check out from the previous accommodation.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Birmingham Bike Tour that covers most of Birmingham's highlights and hidden treasures through the city's historic political and commercial districts. It will be with a guide so students don't have to focus on a map and they will discover the city's industrial merchant history, including famous canal networks and little-known gems beloved by the locals.
Check in at the new accommodations.
Overnight
Birmingham.
Day 6: University of Birmingham
Morning
Visit to the Department of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Birmingham, which is a leading research and educational hub focused on international commerce, global security, and international political economy. Lecture about infrastructure investments, international trade policy, and the political factors driving the revitalization and socio-economic development of regional trade hubs.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Free time.
Evening
Cooking class at The Big Birmingham Bake.
Overnight
Birmingham.
Day 7: Birmingham to Manchester
Morning
Check out from previous accommodations.
Depart by train from Birmingham to Manchester.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Technical site visit with local corporate governance experts at The Co-operative Group Headquarters (One Angel Square) to observe sustainable corporate infrastructure, regional enterprise policies, and ethical business models. The Co-operative Group is a major British consumer co-operative operating grocery stores, funeral homes, and insurance services.
Check in at the new accommodations.
Overnight
Manchester.
Day 8: University of Manchester
Morning
Visit to the School of Social Sciences and the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) at the University of Manchester. Their facilities are designed to support advanced education and research in global political economy, international trade logistics, and cross-border corporate strategy. Students will attend a briefing on corporate responsibility and global regulatory environments.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Free time to explore the historic commercial city. Manchester is a scenic industrial city, famous for its colorful red-brick architecture and the towering structures of its modern financial center. Steeped in commercial history, it was a pivotal global textile trading hub and the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Today, it combines this historic past with a lively urban center filled with local shops, cafes, and beautiful cityscape views.
Overnight
Manchester.
Day 9: Day trip to Nottingham
Morning
Depart by train from Manchester to Nottingham.
Visit to Nottingham Castle and the historic Lace Market district. Students will learn about Nottingham's lace industry, which dominated global textile trade networks during the Industrial Revolution, and study how early British industrial expansion intersected with global empire commerce and international marketplace regulations.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Free time.
Depart by train from Nottingham to Manchester.
Evening
Farewell dinner at The Old Wellington.
Overnight
Manchester.
Day 10: Manchester: Free day
Students depart individually from Manchester. Must checkout of accommodations by 10am.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- International Trade Policy & Diplomatic Relations
- Cross-Border Corporate Strategy & Governance
- Global Political Economy
- Industrial History & Trade Network Development
- Real-World Exposure to Multinational Corporations
- Sustainable & Ethical Business Models
- Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Commerce & Diplomacy
Support for Faculty
Support for Faculty
At The Learning Abroad Co., we collaborate with faculty to design custom programs that align with their academic vision. We provide comprehensive support in curriculum development, logistics and resources for promoting and recruiting students for these unique global learning experiences.
- Online faculty-led program website for consultation by faculty and students pre- and during the trip
- Expertise from the local team who developed the program proposal
- Collaborative planning for a unique and customized program
- Feedback forms for continuous evaluation
- Pre-departure webinar
Contact Information
We would be delighted to work with you to facilitate a rich experience for your group in the UK. If you would like to discuss any of the details in this proposal please do not
hesitate to contact us.
